Alec Bohm’s free agent value is in the tank, big time. His season-long numbers are weak, and despite playing a bit better lately, his contract year has been a real struggle for the Philadelphia Phillies. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand recently spotlighted Bohm as a guy whose 2026 postseason performance can potentially rewrite his free agent narrative this offseason. This dude is heading into the MLB postseason with everything on the line, seriously.
Bohm’s Postseason History Is a Rollercoaster
This is Bohm’s fifth straight trip to the postseason, which sounds great on paper, right? But let’s look at the numbers. He crushed two homers and drove in 14 runs in 30 games back in 2022-2023. Solid! Then, the past two Octobers? Crickets. Zero RBIs over eight games as the Phillies got bounced from the NL Division Series both times. His .889 OPS last year in the postseason wasn’t terrible, but his overall .660 OPS in the playoffs is just plain underwhelming. You combine that with his -0.2 bWAR in 155 games this 2026 season and a .698 OPS, and you can see why teams aren’t exactly lining up to throw money at him.
One Last Shot at Free Agent Redemption
Right now, it looks like Bohm is staring down a one-year prove-it deal in the offseason. That’s a tough pill to swallow for a guy in his position. But a strong playoff run, both offensively and defensively, could actually make a difference. It might get him a little more cash on that one-year deal, or maybe, just maybe, a multi-year deal with options. Let’s be real, though. It would take a World Series MVP performance for Bohm to snag a serious multi-year deal with no strings attached, and even then, after a rough regular season, it’s a long shot. But if he can thrive in the postseason this year, his floor on the open market could be way better than if he hits free agency after another tough October. It’s not a likely scenario, but if it happens, even a little bit, his free agent story could totally change.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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